Hunky

/ˈhʌŋki/ adjective

Attractive and muscular; large and strong-looking, especially in a masculine way.

From 'hunk' (a large piece or a physically attractive person), possibly derived from Dutch 'honk' meaning 'a corner' or 'a piece.' The suffix '-y' makes it an adjective, becoming popular in the 1980s-90s.

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